Coherent high-frequency axial oscillations in a partially magnetized direct current magnetron discharge

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Main Authors: Przybocki, Ryan C., Cappelli, Mark A.
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Published: 2023
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author Przybocki, Ryan C.
Cappelli, Mark A.
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Cappelli, Mark A.
contents High frequency oscillations are observed in a neon plasma of a direct current magnetron discharge. At low discharge currents, we see highly coherent 60 MHz fluctuations. Above a distinct current threshold, secondary 5 - 10 MHz fluctuations emerge in addition to turbulent fluctuations in the 60 - 100 MHz range. The oscillations in the total discharge current suggest axial wave propagation. A lower-hybrid wave theory is invoked to model the high frequency oscillations. We attribute the low frequency modes to a turbulence-driven inverse cascade process, as suggested by recent simulations.
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spellingShingle Coherent high-frequency axial oscillations in a partially magnetized direct current magnetron discharge
Przybocki, Ryan C.
Cappelli, Mark A.
Plasma Physics
High frequency oscillations are observed in a neon plasma of a direct current magnetron discharge. At low discharge currents, we see highly coherent 60 MHz fluctuations. Above a distinct current threshold, secondary 5 - 10 MHz fluctuations emerge in addition to turbulent fluctuations in the 60 - 100 MHz range. The oscillations in the total discharge current suggest axial wave propagation. A lower-hybrid wave theory is invoked to model the high frequency oscillations. We attribute the low frequency modes to a turbulence-driven inverse cascade process, as suggested by recent simulations.
title Coherent high-frequency axial oscillations in a partially magnetized direct current magnetron discharge
topic Plasma Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2309.13831